October 2004 – Present

Fabrication specialist, CATERPILLAR, INC.

• Lay out, fit, and fabricate all metal components and handle materials with forklift


• Ensure quality work through extensive MIG welding techniques and engineering requirements


• Work alongside engineers for safely producing large track-type tractor components


• Followed all safety protocols and guidelines for safe handling of heating equipment and metals

2003 – 2004

retail sales associate, SEARS

• Ensuring that all customers receive excellent service through direct salesmanship and prompt, courteous service


• Assisting customers with questions, needs, and purchases on appliances, paint, and exercise equipment


• Attending weekly sales meetings


• Completing each transaction on a cash register in a quick and efficient manner and making sure customers receive receipts on all purchases


• Assisting in physical inventory, cleaning shelves, and merchandise setup and advertisement

1999 – 2003

sales associate/assistant manager, MENARDS

• Ensuring that all customers receive excellent service through direct salesmanship and prompt, courteous service and resolving customer issues to their overall satisfaction


• Assisting customers with questions, needs, and purchases on plumbing and electrical parts and accessories (piping and conduit, kitchen and bathroom, lighting and wiring)


• Attending weekly sales meetings


• Overseeing physical inventory, cleaning shelves, and merchandise setup and advertisement, material handler/forklift experience


• Ensuring company policies are followed, providing leadership direction to all employees, and training and developing new employees

july 2004

Structural welder certification, ILLINOIS WELDING SCHOOL

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints


• Knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG welding, oxy-fuel welding, and arc welding


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Skilled in both mechanical and manual welding practices

May 1997

Highschool diploma, Illini Bluffs